H. ‘Blue Maui’
Hosta ‘Blue Maui’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-2 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2006 as a sport of Hosta 'Rain Forest Sunrise', 'Blue Maui' is a small blue-green hosta distinguished by its nearly round, cupped, and corrugated leaves with slightly shiny upper surfaces and dull undersides. The leaf blades measure 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) in both length and width, with nine pairs of veins and slightly blue-green margins.
In the Garden
'Blue Maui' forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 10 inches (25.4 cm) in height and 28 inches (71.1 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for blue-leaved hostas, and its small size makes it well-suited for rock gardens, container plantings, or the front of shaded borders. Companion plants that contrast with its blue-green foliage include golden-leaved sedges or pale yellow heucheras.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, applying a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new shoots emerge. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur and should be managed through appropriate barriers or deterrents.
This summary was generated with AI from the registry record and has not been reviewed yet; the registry data on this page is the reference. How we use AI.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 28 in (71.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; cupped, corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 16–20 in (40.6–50.8 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | turns green in the Fall |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Rain Forest Sunrise'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-2, small size):
- H. ‘Faerie Cups’ (2010)
- H. ‘Halcyon’ (1988)
- H. ‘Baby Blue Eyes’ (2006)
- H. ‘Dewed Steel’ (2006)
- H. ‘Miss Linda Smith’ (2006)
- H. ‘Blue Baron’ (2005)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #637. How we check this data.